Massacre Triggered by a Robbed Indian Grave
A Sioux City Tribune account recalls 1876 events at Bad River Trail where 14 white miners looted an Indian grave site. They stripped robes, blankets, and war gear from a dead warrior, provoking violent retribution that left all 14 miners dead and sparked press outcry.
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Dallas
Black Hills
Caota
United Tes
Laramie Fort Smith
Montana
Wind River Mountains
Gete~wry
de Smet
Staten
Dakota
Eldorado
United States
Guiches
Bad River
Pierre
Missouri
Cheyenne River Indian Agency
Lower
Brule
Lower Brule
Greene
Fort Pierre
Geos
Byer Aing
Reer
Dion
States
Conspicuous Woman at National Capital
Sketch notes Mabel Boardman as a leading Washington social figure and political influencer. She hosts a Dupont Circle home, travels with the Taft party to the Philippines, and sits on Red Cross executive committees. Her social connections span presidents, congress members, and society circles.
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Mabel T
Ashington
B.mrone
Mise Boardman
Mies Boardman
National Capital
Aha
W. J. Boardmann
Clave
Washington
Dupont Circle
Bewt
Daugher
Miss Boardman
Ber
Patt Tee
Red Cross
Boardman
Congress
Patroot
Telegraph to Save Miners In Depth Disasters
A fragment discusses the use of a telephone to summon prompt rescue during mine accidents. It notes that timely signals can prevent loss of life and cites historical expectations of telephonic relief for subterranean workers. Mention of a court, a school, and various names appear as part of the text.
Waiting for a Chanea in Catholic landard and Timea
Fragmentary dialogue reports a volunteer company securing a fire but lacking chance to act. Residents note no barca or houses burning currently, though other fires have occurred before responders arrived.
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Landard and Timea
Bubbubs
English Folk Pay Big to Fete King
The article outlines the high costs and extensive preparations for hosting royalty. It notes redecorating and overhauling entire houses, upgrading drainage, furnishing royal rooms, wardrobes for servants, and private entertainments. It cites potential expenditures of twenty to twenty six thousand dollars for a five to six day visit.
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London
Prince of Wales
Lord Londesborough
Elizabeth
Eating Less and Talking More While You Eat
A reader from Chicago shares a personal experiment to counter rising food costs by eating and talking less at the table. He notes slow chewing and fewer eggs per breakfast can stretch nourishment and reduce expenses while urging open debate on high prices.
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Department of
American Magasing
Chicago
Ange
Fletcher
No Arrest for the Wicked A Sermon Text Exchange
A resident pastor and visiting preacher speculate about addressing town ills such as saloons and gambling houses. The visitor muses on making a sermon with the line There is No Arrest for the Wicked as his text.
Oldest Tale From Ancient Egypt A Sea Voyage Return
A translated traveler’s tale from Egypt recounts a prince’s perilous voyage beyond Nubia. A guard warns and a serpent guides, revealing an island of plenty before a voyage back to the capital where gifts and fate intertwine.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Petersburg
Egypt
Nubia
Semmet
Shoes That Talk The Creaking Kind In Africa And Pacific Isles
An article notes native preference for squeaky shoes across Africa and the south seas. It describes islanders dressing flamboyantly for shore leave, selecting loud footwear and even manufacturers adding squeaker features. A visitor once demonstrated shoe music to a native friend.
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South Seas
Africa
Tapitua
Koddl
George
Neapalttad
Noo
Okt
Union Steamship Company
Percey
Sone Show Pollah
Footwear gift falls short as expected by recipient
The native left with a grateful smile after a gift, yet a day later inquiry showed the provision did not meet all hopes. The recipient noted figuratively that while shoe feathers shine again, the shoes do not sing.
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Peete
Japan shifts to meat diet as officials seek cattle stock
J Hashimoto head of Japan's cattle breeding reports to England to buy stock with Nayama and Major Ishibashi. He notes meat consumption rising due to beri beri fears and rice shortages, aiming to improve dairy and beef breeds through European cattle, Ayrshire milking stock, and imports from Russia.
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Japan
J. Hashimoto
England
London and
China
Mr. Nayama
Major Ishibashi
Cone
Mr. Hashimoto
Russa
Portrait of a Boyhood Patch to Plutocrat Poise
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a boy who wore a large patch on his trousers without shame and observes that as a very rich man he still bears a visible blot of parentage with equal poise. The reflection contrasts humble beginnings with wealth.
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Birmingham Age-herald
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